Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204)

This section targets Microsoft Azure Developer Associate AZ-204, the Azure developer exam for application hosting, event-driven integration, identity, secrets, storage, and monitoring. The strongest answers on this exam usually come from choosing the right service plus the right configuration for the scenario, so these pages stay focused on developer trade-offs rather than generic product summaries.

Use the cheat sheet for code-adjacent service pickers and high-yield defaults. Use the FAQ for study strategy and exam depth, and use the resources page when you need Microsoft Learn, SDK references, and official exam guidance.

In this section

• AZ-204 Study Plan (30 / 60 / 90 Days)
  A practical AZ-204 study plan you can follow: 30-day intensive, 60-day balanced, and 90-day part-time schedules with weekly focus by domain, suggested hours/week, and tips for using the IT Mastery practice app.
• AZ-204 Cheatsheet — Code Snippets, Tables, and High-Yield Azure Developer Patterns
  Comprehensive AZ-204 quick reference: App Service, Functions, containers, Cosmos DB, Blob Storage, Entra ID auth, Key Vault/App Configuration, API Management policies, Event Grid/Hubs, Service Bus/Queues, and Application Insights. Includes code, tables, charts, and diagrams.
• AZ-204 FAQ — Common Questions About the Azure Developer Associate Exam
  Answers to the most common questions about AZ-204: what’s tested, prerequisites, how long to study, labs, common weak spots, and exam-day tactics.